What a great pre-meeting and meeting we had this go around! Everyone was involved and in a great sharing mood. The turnout I believe to be our best yet with over 40 peeps in attendance. We probably could’ve used the second garage at Hi-5! Thanks to Robin Lin for organizing the Round Table topic where any topic regarding photography was kosher.
To start off, our pre-meeting wrapped up with us all agreeing that for 2010 we are Contest Bound! YAHOOO! I know everyone is excited about this and we look forward to everyone participating. This aspect of sharing will help us to grow and evolve as a prominent photography group.
Contest is open to all current and subscribing members of the WPS.
Contest Outline for 2010 - (details of where to submit will follow after the Feb. meeting)
Categories for each Contest will always include the following categories - (One entry per category, per photographer)
Photos submitted must have been shot within the past year of the contest date. Please also note that photos entered in contests must be photos that were taken at an actual wedding, engagement session, or bridal session. Nothing staged or put on is allowed for entry. Persons entering photos which are deemed such will be disqualified from all categories for that judging period. Photos are only allowed to be entered into one category per contest per calendar year. Regarding content, no derogatory, suggestive, or perverse images will be allowed in the contest.
Photojournalism - a candid moment captured as it unfolded on the wedding day. Minimal dodging and burning. B&W and light sepia accepted. No other photoshopped enhancements for this category.
Artistic - Is just that! Bring your best art forward for this category from the wedding day. Photoshop is allowed.
There will also be 3 alternating categories per contest period. We ask for your help and suggestions for category ideas for outstanding contests. Let’s chat on the boards!
- Submissions begin for Contest 1 - March 15th-30th
- Winners will be announced at the April meeting.
- Submissions begin for Contest 2 - June 15th-30th
- Winners will be announced at the July meeting
- Submissions begin for Contest 3 - September 15th-30th
- Winners will be announced at the October meeting
For Contest 1, the additional categories are:
- Portraits - bridal, engagement, or staged wedding day portraits.
- Emotion - captures the essence and sentiment of a day or scene
- Scene Setter - tells the story of the day, sets the mood of the wedding
Prizes per quarter - we’re looking for donations! 1st-3rd will receive prizes.
- 1st place = 5 points
- 2nd place = 3 points
- 3rd place = 1 point
- you will receive 1/2 point for each category entered. This will act as a tie breaker for Photographer of the Year should there be a tie.
End of Year - we’re looking at having a year end awards banquet sometime in January 2011.
All first place photos from each contest from PJ & Artistic will be judged again to be Photo of the Year in their category. Photographer of the Year will be awarded to the photographer whom has earned the most points from the year from all categories.
Judges - Christobal Perez, active board member of the WPS has opted to stand in as our 2010 Judge for the Year. As a judge, he will not be allowed to participate in the contests for the calendar year of 2010. He will also be responsible for finding the other judges for the year for the categories. Judges will include non-biased judges from people in our community. Considerations for judges include persons in the news industry, local art teachers, someone in the wedding industry, etc. We are always open to recommendations for judges of the year. Please let us know of anyone whom you think would be suitable to help us out with this. Photographer of the Year will automatically assume role of 2011 Judge for the Year and assume the responsibilities as outlined here.
As I said before, more details on how to enter, prizes, trophies, judges etc. will be announced soon!
We also discussed hosting another Shoot Group and it will be held on June 22nd at 3PM. Spots will be limited and there may be fees associated with participation. Further details to come.
Our next meeting is scheduled for February 23rd. A time and location have yet to be set, but will follow soon. We look forward to seeing you there!
Stacy
WPS Board Member
